![]() ![]() Corbett's ghost rises from his lifeless body, and Benjamin Partridge finds himself faced with emotions and situations for which he had not bargained.' ***'Exuberant writing and an almost Dickensian energy in the creation of character characterize the work of Leon Garfield, whose first books for children have won him a considerable reputation amongst discerning adult readers in the genre' - The Times. Corbett, dead and in the grave-And tonight, on the bleak heights of Hampstead Heath his wish is granted-Mr. "A windy night and the old year dying of an ague." Benjamin Partridge, in the depths of despair, wishes his master, Mr. Colour on the spine of the dustwrapper slightly faded, otherwise the attractive colour wraparound illustration by Antony Maitland is bright and clean. ![]() Edges and corners of the dustwrapper slightly rubbed and creased. ***In a near fine colour illustrated dustwrapper, which retains the original publisher's printed price of 18s net. Top edge of text-block very slightly dusty with a couple of spots of very light foxing not affecting interior pages which are clean and bright. Internally near fine with no inscriptions. ***Near fine in red cloth-covered boards with blue titles to the spine. Contains the following three stories: Mr Corbett's Ghost Vaarlem and Tripp The Simpleton. Illustrated with black and white line illustrations by Antony Maitland. ![]() ![]() First impression of the true first edition. ![]()
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